GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Logotype for GFH Financial Group B.S.C.
Ticker/ISIN
GFH
BH000A0CAQK6
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates
Latest Stock Price
0.96 AED
2024-02-21

Year to date

0.00 %

3 months

0.06 %

6 months

-0.05 %

1 year

0.00 %

3 years

0.00 %

5 years

0.00 %

Country of Origin: Kingdom of Bahrain

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has been establishment in 1999 in the Kingdom of Bahrain as an Islamic Wholesale Bank licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain. GFH is a well renowned financial group in the GCC region, with a diversified offering and pioneering track record in Investment Management;  Commercial Banking; and Treasury & Proprietary Investments across the GCC, with strategic investment in the US, Europe and UK. Headquartered in Bahrain, GFH’s innovative approach to Islamic investment banking services has been recognized internationally for over a decade. GFH is listed on four stock exchanges in the GCC, including the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

Latest Pressrelease Summaries

GFH Financial Group has announced the purchase of 134,287,812 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares to 218,474,375, which represents 5.7% of the total issued shares as of September 30, 2024. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance and AML.
GFH Financial Group announced that the Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, did not meet the required quorum, with only 41.58% attendance. Consequently, a second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via modern visual communication methods.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. released an announcement on October 2, 2024, detailing their market-making activities and treasury shares for September 2024. In accordance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's requirements, the company disclosed the market-making transactions conducted by their liquidity providers: SICO in Bahrain Bourse and BHM Capital in Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. As of September 30, 2024, GFH held 84,186,563 treasury shares, representing 2.20% of the Group’s total outstanding shares. During September, SICO purchased 2,887,408 securities and sold 1,253,127 securities on Bahrain Bourse, with total money paid amounting to USD 984,520 and total money received amounting to USD 427,304.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. (Kingdom of Bahrain time). The agenda includes reviewing the financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and discussing other internal matters. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. (GFH) and Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. (Ithmaar) announced on 19th September 2024 that they are still in the negotiation process for GFH to acquire Ithmaar’s financing and investment portfolios, subject to regulatory approvals. Shareholders will be informed of any further developments on a regular basis. The expected financial impact will be disclosed in due course. Previous relevant disclosures were made on 6th March, 7th April, 6th May, and 6th June 2024. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML at GFH.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that Capital Intelligence Ratings has reaffirmed their Long-Term and Short-Term Foreign Currency Ratings at "BB-" and "B" respectively, with a stable long-term outlook. The ratings are supported by GFH's adequate liquidity, low refinancing risk, good debt service record, geographic diversification of assets, improved capitalization, and satisfactory profitability. The company stated that there is no expected financial impact from this credit rating classification on its business or financial position.
GFH Financial Group has scheduled an Ordinary General Meeting for October 2, 2024, via video conferencing. If the required legal quorum is not met, subsequent meetings are planned for October 9 and October 16, 2024. The agenda includes: 1. Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 24, 2024. 2. Approval of the Board's recommendation to establish a Sukuk Programme worth up to $500 million through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), subject to necessary regulatory approvals. 3. Approval of modifications and an offer to early redeem outstanding certificates from the 2020 Sukuk issuance. 4. Delegation of powers to the Board of Directors to carry out the Sukuk Programme and Offer, including obtaining necessary regulatory approvals and concluding agreements. 5. Delegation of powers to the Chief Executive Officer to conduct necessary procedures for the Sukuk Programme and Offer. 6. Discussion of any other matters as per Article 207 of the Commercial Companies Law. The meeting details and contact information are provided for further inquiries.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. disclosed its market-making activities for August 2024, in compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's requirements for monthly reporting by listed companies. The details include transactions by the market maker SICO in Bahrain Bourse and the liquidity provider BHM Capital in Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. As of August 31, 2024, SICO purchased 3,198,598 securities and sold 1,274,448 securities. The total money paid was USD 1,007,885, while the total money received was USD 411,461. The securities balance stood at 2,925,000, and the cash balance was USD 4,920,869.

Threads

Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Changes in interest of Substantial Shareholder

On 4th July 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C announced a substantial shareholder transaction involving Mr. Ahmad Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi. The transaction date was 4th July 2024, and it involved the purchase of 191,629,692 shares. Before the transaction, Mr. Al Qassimi did not hold any shares. After the transaction, he holds 191,629,692 shares, representing a 5% ownership in GFH Financial Group. The announcement was made to Bahrain Bourse, Dubai Financial Market, Boursa Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Sale of Treasury Shares

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the sale of 191,629,692 treasury shares, representing 5% of its total issued shares, to Mr. Ahmad Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi. Following this transaction, the total number of treasury shares held by the group will be 58,800,890, representing 1.53% of the total shares. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Clarification from the company

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that following unusual trading activity of its shares in Boursa Kuwait on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, and in accordance with Boursa Kuwait's instructions and Article 4-5 of Module 10 (Disclosures and Transparency) of the Capital Markets Authority (Kuwait) Executive Regulations of Law No. 7 of 2010, there is no additional material information to disclose beyond what has already been recently announced. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

1. Attached Document

FinanceBroAED

FinanceBroAED

Commented on FinDiesels Transaction regarding GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Looks like FinDiesel's portfolio just got a GFH makeover! At 0.92 AED per share, those 61 shares might just fuel some serious gains. 🚀🤑
Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: BOD meeting

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. Bahrain time. The agenda includes discussing the financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and other internal matters. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Update on the Progress of the Discussions to Acquire Ithmaar’s Financing and Investment Portfolios

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. and Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. have announced that discussions are ongoing for GFH to acquire Ithmaar's financing and investment portfolios. Ithmaar's shareholders approved the proposed transaction during an Extraordinary General Meeting on May 29, 2024, and authorized the Board of Directors to negotiate and finalize the deal's structure, terms, and documents. GFH is currently conducting due diligence and will provide periodic updates to shareholders on the progress.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: GFH Top's Honors from Forbes and Global Finance

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced on June 6, 2024, that it has received significant recognition for its exceptional performance in the financial sector. The company secured the 5th position in Forbes' Top 30 Asset Managers 2024 list and was named the World's Best Islamic Investment Bank by Global Finance for the second consecutive year. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML, with no expected financial impact reported.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Arqam Coverage report on GFH

On June 6, 2023, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that Arqaam Capital has issued an analyst coverage report on GFH shares. The report, which is attached to the announcement, includes recommendations, estimates, forecasts, and opinions provided by third-party analysts. These recommendations are for informational purposes only and represent the analysts' views. They do not constitute financial advice or endorsements by GFH Financial Group. The recommendations are subject to continuous review and may change. There is no expected financial impact from this announcement. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Purchase of Treasury Shares

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News

Dubai Financial Market News

News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Credit Rating

1. Attached Document